The narrow sectarian cannot read astronomy with impunity. The creeds of his church shrivel like dried leaves at the door of the observatory.

Of course, money will do after its kind, and will steadily work to unspiritualize and unchurch the people to whom it was bequeathed.

The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue; and no genius can long or often utter anything which is not invited and gladly entertained by men around him.

Every advantage has its tax.

England, an old and exhausted island, must one day be contented, like other parents, to be strong only in her children.

A cheerful, intelligent face is the end of culture.

Books are the best of things, well used; abused, among the worst...They are for nothing but to inspire.